1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Tuesday 18 July 2017.
2. Thirteen swimmers will be participating in the first crossing and twelve swimmers in the return crossing. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft. The lead support craft has the call sign ‘Ryde Rescue 1’. There are three other support craft– ‘Lightening Rebel’, ‘Beach Rebel’ and ‘Evolvo’, all fitted with VHF. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.
3. The outbound swim route is from Ryde Sands to Gilkicker, starting at 0945 and completing by approximately 1215.
4. The return swim route is from Gilkicker to Ryde Sands, starting at 1430 and completing by approximately 1700.
5. All support craft will display the International Code Flag ‘ALPHA’ while escorting the swimmers.
6. Mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass well clear of the swimmers and the support craft during their crossing of the Solent.
7. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 20 July 2017.
S O Hopper
Queen's Harbour Master
Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.
